Youth Arts Collective (YAC)

Youth Arts Collective (YAC) Do art. Be kind. 🎨✨
💜 YAC is a non-profit art studio, focused on uplifting our young artists.
📍Monterey, CA

YAC is a nonprofit, after school art studio and mentorship program for high school and college artists – brilliant and struggling, confident and fringe, multi-ethnic, multi-tempered, and over 40% financially challenged. They learn art, job, and life skills, and gain a healthy dose of self-esteem and gratitude along the way. YACsters learn to believe in themselves, take creative risk, and give back

. 100% graduate from high school. 95% of YACsters go on to university, college, and art college – many on scholarships. YAC is an incubator for some of our community’s future creatives, whether they end up in the arts, education, business, or science. YAC provides supplies, studio space, art training, exhibition and commission opportunities, individual mentoring, and a community unlike any other.

06/19/2026

We’re almost there! 🥹

Because of our community’s continued support, our YACsters are on track to hit their goal for the 24hr ARTathon! To those who have donated or spread the word – we are so grateful for your generosity, and none of this would be possible without you.

⏳ With two days left, we’re only $1,678 away from hitting our goal of $20,000! Make a donation today, and help us continue to provide the safe, creative sanctuary every young artist deserves.

💜 Make a donation at yacstudios.org/donate

…and stay tuned for real time coverage of ARTathon this weekend!

Youth Arts Collective 🎨 Do art. Be kind.


06/19/2026

Germain Hatcher, one of our lovely mentors at YAC, sat with us to talk about her exhibit “Beyond Bullwhip Days”. These pieces were inspired by transcripts of former slaves in the book Bullwhip Days. Here, Germain tells us about her watercolor piece of Mammy Prater, an 121 year-old woman who lived through slavery.

📆 Make sure to check out Germain’s show! The pieces are up right now in San Juan Bautista, at the Luna Gallery. The reception for the show is on June 20th from 5PM - 7PM. You can also catch the Artist Talk at 4PM!

▶️ The full 7-minute interview with Germain is available on our Youtube page, just search for “Youth Arts Collective”!

Thank you Germain for everything you do for our YACsters, we love you!

Youth Arts Collective 🎨 Do art. Be kind.


06/16/2026

Our annual 24hr ARTathon is almost HERE! 👏

ARTathon kicks off the Summer Fundraising season, and our YACsters are so close to hitting their goal. With your help, we’re confident we’ll be able to hit our Summer Fundraising goal by the end of August.

Sponsor a young artist today at yacstudios.org/donate! The link is also in our bio.

We are so grateful for our community’s generosity - thank you! 💜

Youth Arts Collective 🎨 Do art. Be kind.


Song is Love is Like a Fire by Delegation 🎶

05/26/2026

The Monterey Museum of Art 2026 Block Party! 🟪

Last month, when the event began, the rain and wind tried to ruin our project for the community. But eventually the sun came out and we finally got some artists to participate!

The ideas these artists had for creating creatures were awesome. Thank you to everyone who came by, it was lovely to see you.

Youth Arts Collective 🎨 Do art. Be kind.�

Song is Lu Di-Di Can by CECIL 🎶

Thank you Pebble Beach Co. Foundation 🌲We are honored to have received a generous grant from Pebble Beach Company Found...
05/20/2026

Thank you Pebble Beach Co. Foundation 🌲

We are honored to have received a generous grant from Pebble Beach Company Foundation, and we thank them for their continued investment in our community. This funding means so much to our young artists and the community we serve.

Youth Arts Collective 🎨 Do art. Be kind.

05/11/2026

Want to be a part of a vibrant, year-round art collective for high school and college age artists? Get access to supplies, participate in exhibits and learn from artist mentors. Join YAC today!

We are open for registration! Learn more at: www.yacstudios.org/program 🌟

03/13/2026

⭐️ Our collaborative art show is open! Come join us TODAY from 5-7PM for the opening reception, at the Art Abilities studio in Pacific Grove!

📍220 Country Club Gate Center Suite 10, Pacific Grove, CA 93950, USA

The Neurodivergent & Disabilities Awareness Month Pop-Up Art Show will be open at Art Abilities on Tuesday through Friday, from 9AM - 12PM, as well as Saturday from 12PM - 4PM. Visitors are encouraged to call ahead to schedule an appointment.

Youth Arts Collective 🎨 Do art. Be kind.


Song is Just the Way You Are by Milky 🎶

03/01/2026

⭐️Art Abilities 💙Youth Arts Collective

Together, we present the Neurodivergent & Disabilities Awareness Month Pop-Up Show!

This collaborative exhibition highlights the vibrant work of Art Abilities students and YACsters, who are excited to share their voices, express pride in their identities, and inspire the broader community through their artwork.

The opening reception will take place on March 13th from 5PM - 7PM at the Art Abilities Studio in Pacific Grove. We hope to see you there! ⭐️💙

220 Country Club Gate Center
Suite 10 (Art Abilities Studio)
Pacific Grove, CA, 93950

Youth Arts Collective 🎨 Do art. Be kind.


Song is Feel Free by Simon Park 🎶

02/07/2026

All kinds of artists, all kinds of mediums! 🎨

Youth Arts Collective 🎨 Do art. Be kind.


Song is We Almost Lost Detroit (instrumental) by Gil Scott Heron 🎶

Address

472 Calle Principal
Monterey, CA
93940

Opening Hours

Monday 3pm - 7pm
Tuesday 3pm - 7pm
Wednesday 3pm - 7pm
Thursday 3pm - 7pm
Friday 3pm - 7pm
Saturday 12pm - 4pm

Telephone

(831) 375-9922

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